At a Glance
Median Income
$38,732
$40,633 per capita
Median Rent
$662/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
101/100K
1,893/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Burlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burlington a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Burlington residents earn a median household income of $38,732 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,633. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,796 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Burlington reports 101 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,893/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Burlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burlington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,517
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,811/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,732
Per Capita$40,633
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$662
Ownership39.0%
Zillow$152,869
Housing Units1,526
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent101/100K
Property1,893/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,628/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Burlington was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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